Carpendale, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Carpendale, Mineral County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Carpendale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Eastern Mineral forecast zone and Mineral County — the most common reported hazard around Carpendale, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and flash flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Jun 2026 | Jun 28, 2008 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Jan 2026 | Feb 5, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $550,000 damage |
| High winds | 19 | Apr 2025 | Feb 10, 2008 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | May 2025 | Mar 4, 2008 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Aug 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2025 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Eastern Mineral forecast zone and Mineral County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Carpendale get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Carpendale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cumberland 2 weather station 2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 5.4 | 8.2 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Carpendale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 83 miles east-southeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Carpendale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 83 mi east-southeast | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 98 mi northwest | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 99 mi north-northeast | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Carpendale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of Carpendale, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 2 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 31, 2024, which touched down about 10 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 122 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 26, 1993.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Carpendale's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Carpendale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Carpendale, WV?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 83 miles east-southeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Carpendale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Carpendale the lowest scan from KLWX is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Carpendale free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Carpendale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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